Italian Recipes
STRACOTTO

STRACOTTO

Over-braised Beef

How to make the Over-braised Beef:

Spike the meat with the garlic, salt and pepper. Tie it with a colorless string to keep it in form. Place in a casserole with the olive oil and roast for 20 mins. turning frequently so that is browns evenly on all sides.

Saute the carrots, onions, celery and basil In a separate pot and cook over a low heat for 30 mins. Add red wine and tomatoes and cook for 15 mins. Remove from heat and pass the braised beef through a fine sieve.

Place the beef in a terracotta pot. Add the strained vegetable mash and cook over a low heat for 4-5 hours, turning occasionally. Add small quantities of broth if it gets too dry. Adjust seasoning and serve sliced topped with its own sauce.

Note 1:
Beans or polenta may be served as a side dish.

Note 2:
Stracotto is like brasato, only not marinated.

Serves 4-6

Italian recipes summary

BREAD, PIZZA and FOCACCIA
SAUCES and DRESSINGS
Appetizers: VEGETABLES
Appetizers: UOVA and FRITTATA
Appetizers: MEAT and CHEESE
Appetizers: FISH
First Courses: SOUPS
First Courses: DRIED PASTA
First Courses: FRESH PASTA
First Courses: STUFFED FRESH PASTA
First Courses: RICE, POLENTA and GNOCCHI
Main Courses: BEEF and VEAL
Main Courses: PORK, LAMB and GOAT
Main Courses: POULTRY and GAME
Main Courses: FISH
Main Courses: SNAILS, FROGS, INNARDS and more
SALADS and SIDE ORDERS
DESSERTS
ICE CREAM